Britain has said it will formally recognise a Palestinian state in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end suffering in Gaza and meets other conditions. WHAT DID PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER SAY?

Britain has announced it will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, stops building settlements in the West Bank, and commits to a two-state solution.

The announcements reflect deep frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank, experts say.